Navy

Military boot camps go well beyond physical rigors. They also involve holistic training for modern challenges on and off the battlefield.

Tensions rise in the Gulf as Iranian forces target a US military helicopter with a laser—an act condemned by the US military.

With a thrilling display of physical prowess and mental acumen, a team from 5th Special Forces Group triumphed in a tightly contested 3-day competition at the US Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, where 13 elite teams from across the US Special Operations Command engaged in challenges ranging from kayak races to dive physics evaluations, all under the watchful eye of Major Brandon Schwartz and amidst the unparalleled underwater terrains of NAS Key West.

The US Navy grapples with recruitment shortfalls in 2023 while facing leadership delays, both impacting readiness and security.

The USS Milwaukee’s early decommissioning after just seven years of service, plagued by persistent issues, underscores the complexities and challenges inherent in modern naval operations and the Navy’s unwavering commitment to fleet safety and effectiveness.

The USS Ralph Johnson and HMCS Ottawa’s participation in Exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea exemplifies the strengthening of international naval alliances and commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific amidst growing regional tensions.

In the wake of Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen’s tragic death post-“Hell Week,” amidst unanswered questions regarding performance-enhancing substances and a potentially harmful training culture, the Special Warfare Command is implementing extensive reforms to prioritize candidates’ health and safety.

The US Navy bolsters its Tomahawk missiles with cutting-edge seeker tech, ensuring precision strikes on moving enemy ships at sea.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Keante Harris from Cleveland, OH is shown here on the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Keen Sword 19.

From the shipyards of Philadelphia to the depths off San Francisco, the USS Devilfish charted a tale of valor, making an indelible mark on naval lore.

SOFREP celebrates the valor of the US Navy’s Seawolves, an all-volunteer squadron created to support operations in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War, by featuring an image of one of their members in action, and recounting the squadron’s pivotal role, significant achievements, and the enduring legacy they left despite their disbandment in 1972.

The USS Zumwalt undergoes radical transformation, integrating hypersonic missiles to redefine modern naval warfare capabilities.